The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 27,000

€ 26,500

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is 0.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.4 in
Width
71.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
168.7
103.8
168.6
168.7 in
Length
168.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.47 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
CD
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
139 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
39 mpg
city
55 mpg
57 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
90.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft